Excessive heat warnings issued for 3 Arizona counties starting July 4

Beginning on July 4, the National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for Maricopa, Coconino and Pima counties. A heat wave warning will be in effect for Maricopa County from 10 a.m. on Independence Day until 8 p.m. on July 8. Afternoon temperatures are expected to reach 110 to 116 degrees Fahrenheit, according to […]

Maricopa, Pinal counties under excessive heat warning through July 9

Independent News Media The National Weather Service expects temperatures to approach 117 degrees Fahrenheit over the next few days, and state health officials have issued extreme heat warnings for Maricopa and Pinal counties. The Arizona Department of Health Services is advising county residents to avoid outdoor activities in the early morning or evening and to […]

Mets’ Edwin Diaz Ejected From Game Before He Even Gets Started After Being Caught With ‘Excessive’ Sticky Substance

The Mets' dysfunction continues… Edwin DiazNew York Mets closer Diaz was ejected from Sunday night's game against the Chicago Cubs after being found guilty of misconduct. Diaz was ejected after an umpire noted he had “excessive” sticky substance on his hands during a hand examination — before he even started pitching. (Related: Orioles player Adley […]

Thunderstorm and excessive heat warnings issued for Maricopa County

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Maricopa County effective June 20 at 3:33 PM. The warning will end June 20 at 4:15 PM. The National Weather Service has also issued an extreme heat warning for Maricopa County effective June 20 at 12:26 p.m. The warning will end at 4 a.m. […]

‘Excessive’ abandoned campfires alarm Arizona fire officials

As wildfires increase this season, Arizona fire officials are growing alarmed at a spate of improperly extinguished campfires in areas where such activity is currently restricted. Tiffany Davila, a spokeswoman for the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, told The Arizona Republic that agency patrolmen found the remains of 10 abandoned campfires on the […]

Excessive Heat Warning issued for Graham and Greenlee Counties

Posted by: Staff July 6, 2023 The National Weather Service has extended the duration of extreme heat warnings for seven Arizona counties: Graham, Greenlee, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, and Coconino (areas below 4,000 feet elevation). This warning is valid until Friday, July 7, 2023. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach 116 degrees Celsius in […]

Excessive heat warning issued for Grand Canyon, Coconino County

The National Weather Service issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Grand Canyon and Coconino County beginning at 11 a.m. on August 5. The alert will end at 8pm on August 6th. Warnings are valid for altitudes below 4,000 feet. The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting dangerously hot conditions, with daytime temperatures ranging from 99 […]